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  1. Kimmi
    That's exactly the way I feel. If the player bombs, the team won't be hamstrung for years to come. As far as Cashman goes, I get the feeling that he could/would do a better job if he were given more autonomy. I think he too often has to succumb to the wishes of the Steinbrenners and Levine. Regardless, I am a little disappointed and surprised that they didn't sign any outrageous contracts this offseason.
  2. Kimmi
    That's the thing. The Sox are in a good position to fix whatever needs become evident once the season starts, provided that the number of injuries/underperformances is within the "normal" amount. Those fixes could come from within the organization, since we have good depth. Or they could come from outside, since we have the flexibility in terms of both money and players to add pieces. Most reports and projections I have seen have been very favorable to the Sox. As I said before, the games still have to be played, but the goal of the offseason is to assemble a team that looks good on paper. Our FO has done that. I like our chances of seeing the postseason again this year.
  3. Kimmi
    I read this tweet on another site: "From STATS LLC: 15,007 defensive shifts in 2014, up from 7,641 previous year. And the BABIP went UP, from .297 to .299. UP!" That is quite an increase in shifts. Perhaps teams are beginning to overuse it? I would like to know if that BABIP is for all batters, or only for batters that were shifted against.
  4. Kimmi
    True enough. None of these contracts, or moves in general, can be looked at in isolation. The big factor for me is the "if you can live with it" part. It's just not good decision making to put all of your eggs in one basket, either financially or in terms of prospects, and then be handcuffed if that player doesn't pan out. Once again, this goes back to starting with a strong farm.
  5. Kimmi
    I happen to agree with you on this Iortiz. I think they screwed up big time in not getting Lester re-signed last spring or early in the season. They executed wisely in not offering more than the Cubbies, but it should never have gotten to that point. That said, I think they recovered from that screw up rather nicely.
  6. Kimmi
    I don't see it that way. I'm not saying that there aren't any questions marks, but I would not consider our pitchers to be dumpster dives. There might not be a true "ace" within the group, but as a group, they should be solid.
  7. Kimmi
    I like you.
  8. Kimmi
    It's easy to get impatient. As a fan, I often react emotionally rather than rationally. As a fan, the emotional side of me would have been thrilled if we had topped the Cubs price for Lester and re-signed him, even though the rational side of me knows that wouldn't have been a wise decision. The FO does not really have that luxury. They can't act or react emotionally. They have to exhibit patience and rational business decisions, otherwise they would not be very successful.
  9. Kimmi
    Thank you Spitball. Good post. I agree that the team has a good shot at returning to the playoffs. One thing that I like about this team that was lacking last year is its depth.
  10. Kimmi
    Given my choice, I would prefer the balance tipped more on the side of stronger pitching than on the side of stronger offense, but I don't see the rotation being as bad as you see it. The addressed a huge area of need that was lacking from last year's team by signing Hanley and Panda. I was actually quite impressed that Ben was able to rebuild the entire rotation, with perhaps the exception of a #1 guy, in basically one day. Hopefully, you will be presently surprised by them this season.
  11. Kimmi
    Thank you for enlightening me. I wonder what my schtick is. LOL As you said, to each his own. I realize that people root for and support their team in different ways. I have just never understood the amount of bashing and negativity towards the Sox since 2004. It boggles my mind.
  12. Kimmi
    I am not a fan of long contracts either. I know that sometimes they are a necessary evil, and in rare cases, a player warrants breaking the bank for, but that would be the exception. I really like what Ben did in the offseason prior to 2013, with his shorter contracts at a higher AAV.
  13. Kimmi
    I would not suggest such a thing Spudboy. Sorry if my post came across that way. I find you to be very knowledgable and informative. I know that many fans feel that the Sox should spend big dollars on relievers, closers in particular, despite the fact that those long term contracts for relievers rarely work out. I was just voicing my opinion on BP construction.
  14. Kimmi
    Completely agree Ogden.
  15. Kimmi
    I am talking about BP construction, not the starting rotation. I would never suggest building a starting rotation by assembling a bunch of dumpster dives and hoping something sticks. However, for a back end guy or for depth, I see nothing wrong with taking a chance on a low risk/high reward guy. You just need to have a plan B in case it doesn't work out.
  16. Kimmi
    I agree. And I don't like it.
  17. Kimmi
    I don't understand why you're so down on the Sox chances. I'm not saying they're a shoo-in for the World Series, but they have as good a chance as most of the other teams. Other teams may have better rotations, but their weaknesses lie somewhere else.
  18. Kimmi
    Well whether you care about the other teams in the division or not, what they have or don't have means a lot to the Red Sox. They are our main competitors, after all. Not that the Sox should ever make a reactionary move in response to one of theirs, but the fact that none of the other teams look that strong is all the more reason why the Sox can add another starting pitcher on their own terms. There is not a dire need to add now.
  19. Kimmi
    I agree, we need a lot to go right. I would feel a lot better if we added another SP before the season starts. However, the team is good enough that it can afford to wait until after the season starts to assess what their needs are at that time.
  20. Kimmi
    Here's the way I see it. All the projection systems that I have looked at (Davenport, PECOTA, and Fangraphs) have the Sox winning (or tied w/ TB) the division. Now I realize that projections don't really mean much, but ON PAPER, the Sox have the best team in the AL EAST. They are a contender. Of course anything can happen, and they still have to play the games, but isn't the goal of the GM during the offseason to assemble a good team on paper? Our FO has done that.
  21. Kimmi
    Well, it might not work out, but if it doesn't, there is nothing lost, really. But the more "crap" you have to throw at the wall, the better the likelihood of having some of it stick.
  22. Kimmi
    I agree with this. If both catchers are as good as we hope they will be, one of them will be traded. I fell in love with Vazquez last year, and it's been hard for me to believe that Swihart is potentially the better overall catcher. Like others, I think that Vazquez will have adequate enough offense to warrant him being an everyday catcher. At any rate, defense is the priority for me behind the plate, and any offense provided is gravy. It will be interesting to see how the catcher situation shakes out over the next couple of years.
  23. Kimmi
    That's the key though, isn't it? Low risk with potentially high reward? If he bombs, the Sox are out $1.5 mil. Peanuts. No harm done. If he bounces back and is effective, then good for us.
  24. Kimmi
    I have never agreed with the idea of giving large contracts to relief pitchers. Those deals almost never work out, and your best relievers often come out of nowhere. A good BP is very important, but it doesn't have to be high-priced. There are far better ways for a team to spend its money. FTR, I was a huge Papelbon fan and wanted him re-signed when he became a FA. However, not at the price that Philly gave him. That contract was insane.
  25. Kimmi
    I was just reading that out of 233 relievers that threw 25 innings or more, Ogando ranked 231 in the "luck" factor (.386 BABIP and 63% LOB %). Another guy the Sox are hoping will bounce back.
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